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Emotional Zinedine Zidane achieves his ‘dream’ as he takes charge of the France team

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PARIS (AP) — Moments after being announced as France’s new coach on Tuesday, Zinedine Zidane clenched his fists and his usually measured voice trembled a little. “I’m excited,” he said. “The France team makes you dream. We have extraordinary players, an extraordinary team.

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  1. The Republic

    Emotional Zinedine Zidane achieves his ‘dream’ as he takes charge of the France team (opens The Republic)

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    PARIS (AP) — Moments after being announced as France’s new coach on Tuesday, Zinedine Zidane clenched his fists and his usually measured voice trembled a little. “I’m excited,” he said. “The France team makes you dream. We have extraordinary players, an extraordinary team.

  2. France 24

    New era for France as Zidane takes charge of national team (opens France 24)

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    Zinédine Zidane has been officially appointed as the new manager of the French men's national team. He has signed a four-year contract, with Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup as his objectives.

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